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Versailles Palace Tour & Optional Gardens Access from Paris

4.2(1,997)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1997 reviews6 hFree cancellationBy City Wonders Ltd
Versailles Palace Tour & Optional Gardens Access from Paris

About this activity

Explore the Palace of Versailles on a guided tour from Paris designed for a smooth, well-paced experience. With reserved, timed entry included, spend more time inside the palace and less time managing logistics.

Travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach and follow an expert English-speaking guide through Versailles’ most iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, and State Apartments. Audio headsets ensure you hear every story clearly, even in busy areas.

After your guided palace visit, enjoy access to the Gardens of Versailles (if option selected), where you can explore André Le Nôtre’s masterpiece at your own pace.

Seasonal upgrade options also allow you to combine Versailles with a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny.

What's included

  • ✓Gardens of Versailles admission & free time (not included in Palace Only option)
  • ✓Easy round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned coach
  • ✓Palace of Versailles admission with reserved, timed entry
  • ✓Audio-guided visit of Claude Monet's House in Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
  • ✓Guided visit of the palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors
  • ✓Free time in the village of Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
  • ✓Expert English-speaking guide and Audio headset for clear commentary throughout the visit

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Tickets to Le Hameau de la Reine, the Grand & Petit Trianon, La Galerie des Carrosses

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Clients traveling with young children whose security cannot be ensured by a seat belt shall bring their own child restraint system to ensure the safety of their child. Please note that our coaches aren’t equipped with ISOFIX anchor points and have limited availability for 3-point seat belts. By booking this tour, parents/guardians acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for ensuring their children are properly restrained.
  • From November to March, garden access is free; no ticket required.
  • Add a self-guided stroll through the Gardens of Château de Versailles designed by André Le Nôtre. From April to October, a garden ticket is required and included if selected.
  • Choose the Full-Day Giverny & Palace of Versailles Combo for a guided tour of Versailles, followed by a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in the afternoon.
  • While your timed-entry ticket reduces wait time, brief delays at security and entrance lines may still occur, especially during peak season.
  • Guests must return on their scheduled coach departure. Alternative return times or later transfers cannot be accommodated.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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